Media releases
2025
New Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Lynda McAlary‑Smith as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met in the Northern Rivers on Friday 28 November, for the seventh Small Business Ministers’ Meeting since it was re‑established in 20
Instant asset write‑off passes the Senate
Joint media release with the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.
Standing up for farmers: New grants help suppliers take on the supermarket giants
Joint media release with the Hon Andrew Leigh MP; Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury; and the Hon Julie Collins MP Minister for Agriculture.
Boosting the digital capacity of small businesses
The Albanese Government is ensuring small businesses have the skills and confidence to make the most of digital technologies.
Backing small business in the digital era, and supporting economic reform
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met at the Australian Parliament House today to discuss economic reform initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of small bu
Small Business Economic Reform Roundtable
Small business representatives will gather at Parliament House today to pitch their ideas for driving Australia’s productivity and long‑term economic reform.